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WAEC / WASSCE 2017
Algebra
Solution
(a) Using completing the square method, solve, correct to 2 decimal places, the equation \(3y^{2} - 5y + 2 = 0\).
(b) Given that \(M = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 4 & 3 \end{pmatrix}, N = \begin{pmatrix} m & x \\ n & y \end{pmatrix}\) and \(MN = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\), find the matrix N.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a) \(3y^{2} - 5y + 2 = 0\)
\(\frac{3y^{2}}{3} - \frac{5y}{3} = \frac{-2}{3}\)
\(y^{2} - \frac{5}{3}y = \frac{-2}{3}\)
\(\frac{1}{2} of \frac{-5}{3} = \frac{-5}{6}\)
\(y^{2} - \frac{5}{3}y + (-\frac{5}{6})^{2} = \frac{-2}{3} + (\frac{-5}{6})^{2}\)
\((y - (\frac{5}{6}))^{2} = \frac{1}{36}\)
Taking square root of both sides,
\(\sqrt{(y - (\frac{5}{6}))^{2}} = \sqrt{\frac{1}{36}}\)
\(y - \frac{5}{6} =\pm {\frac{1}{6}}\)
\(y = \frac{5}{6} \pm \frac{1}{6}\)
\(y = \frac{5}{6} + \frac{1}{6} = 1.00\) or \(y = \frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{3} = 0.67\).
(b) \(M = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 4 & 3 \end{pmatrix}, N = \begin{pmatrix} m & x \\ n & y \end{pmatrix}\)
\(MN = \begin{pmatrix} m + 2n & x + 2y \\ 4m + 2n & 4x + 2y \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\)
\(m + 2n = 2 ... (1)\)
\(4m + 2n = 3 ... (2)\)
Multiplying (1) by 4, we have
\(4m + 8n = 8 ... (3)\)
(3) - (1) : \(8n - 2n = 8 - 2 = 6\)
\(6n = 6 \implies n = 1\)
\(m + 2n = m + 2(1) = m + 2 = 2\)
\(m = 2 - 2 = 0\)
\(x + 2y = 1 ... (1)\)
\(4x + y = 4 ... (2)\)
Multiply (1) by 4,
\(4x + 8y = 4 ... (3)\)
(3) - (2) : \(8y - y = 4 - 4 = 0\)
\(\implies y = 0\)
\(x + 2y = x + 2(0) = x + 0 = 1\)
\(x = 1 - 0 = 1\)
\(\therefore N = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52406)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2016
Algebra
Solution
The nth term of the sequence 3, 9, 27, 81.....is
A
3 x 3n-2
B
3 x 3n-1
C
3 x 3n+2
D
3 x 3n+1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
3,9,27,81,.....
r = \(\frac{9}{8}\) = 3
Tn = arn-1
Tn = 3(3)n-1 = \(\frac{3(3^2)}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #44853)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Algebra
Solution
The distance, d, through which a stone falls from rest varies directly as the square of the time, t, taken. If the stone falls 45cm in 3 seconds, how far will it fall in 6 seconds?
A
90cm
B
135cm
C
180cm
D
225cm
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
d \(\alpha\) t2
d = t2 k
where k is a constant. d = 45cm, when t = 3s; thus 45 = 32 x t
k = \(\frac{45}{9}\) = 5
thus equation connecting d and t is d = 5t2
when t = 6s, d = 5 x 62
= 5 x 36
= 180cm
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46056)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Algebra
Solution
The roots of a quadratic equation are \(\frac{4}{3}\) and -\(\frac{3}{7}\). Find the equation
A
21x2 - 19x - 12 = 0
B
21x2 + 37x - 12 = 0
C
21x2 - x + 12 = 0
D
21x2 + 7x - 4 = 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Let x = \(\frac{4}{3}\), x = -\(\frac{3}{7}\)
Then 3x = 4, 7x = -3
3x - 4 = 0, 7x + 3 = 0
(3x - 4)(7x + 3) = 0
21x2 + 9x - 28x - 12 = 0
21x2 - 19x - 12 = 0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46098)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Algebra
Solution
Find the next three terms of the sequence; 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8...
A
13, 19, 23
B
9, 11, 13
C
11, 15, 19
D
13, 21, 34
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8.
0 + 1 = 1
1+ 1 = 2
1+ 2 = 3
2 + 3 = 5
3 + 5 = 8
5 + 8 = 13
8 + 13 = 21
13 + 21 = 34
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #46219)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Algebra
Solution
(a) Copy and complete the table of values, correct to one decimal place, for the relation \(y = 3\sin x + 2\cos x\) for \(0^\circ \leq x \leq 360^\circ\).
x
0^\circ
30^\circ
60^\circ
90^\circ
120^\circ
150^\circ
180^\circ
210^\circ
240^\circ
270^\circ
300^\circ
330^\circ
360^\circ
y
3.0
1.6
-2.0
-3.6
-3.0
2.0
(b) Using scales of 2cm to 30^\circmon the x- axis and 2cm to 1 unit on the y- axis, draw the graph of the relation \(y = 3\sin x + 2\cos x\) for \(0^\circ\leq x \leq 360^\circ\).
(c) Use the graph to solve :
(i) \(3\sin x + 2\cos x = 0\)
(ii) \(2 + 2\cos x + 3\sin x = 0\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
(a)
x
0^\circ
30^\circ
60^\circ
90^\circ
120^\circ
150^\circ
180^\circ
210^\circ
240^\circ
270^\circ
300^\circ
330^\circ
360^\circ
y
2.0
3.2
3.6
3.0
1.6
-0.2
-2.0
-3.2
-3.6
-3.0
-1.6
0.2
2.0
(b)
(c)(i) The equation, \(3\sin x + 2\cos x = 0\) has solution where the curve cuts the x- axis, i.e. at A(x = 147^\circ) and B(x = 325.5^\circ).
(ii)First, rearrange \(2 + 2\cos x + 3\sin x = 0\) to have the main graph content \(3\sin x + 2\cos x\) on one side of the equation; i.e. \(3\sin x + 2\cos x = -2\).
Add the line \(y = -2\) to the graph. The line intersects the curve at the points (x = 180^\circ) and (x = 292.5^\circ). Hence, these are the solutions.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #52478)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
Find the x and z intercepts of the graph of 3x - z \(\leq\) 9
A
(3, -9)
B
(-3, 9)
C
(-3, -9)
D
(-3, 0)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Starting from 3x − z \(\leq\) 9
x = 0, substitute the value of x (i.e. x = 0) into the equation 3x − z \(\leq\) 9
3(0) − z \(\leq\) 9
z \(\leq\) − 9
If z = 0
Then, 3x − 0 \(\leq\) 9
3x \(\leq\) 9
x \(\leq\) 3
Intercept of x and z i.e (x,z)
= (3, -9)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40617)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
Solve the equation \( 3x^2 − 4x − 5 = 0 \)
A
x = 1.75 or − 0.15
B
x = 2.12 or − 0.79
C
x = 1.5 or − 0.34
D
x = 2.35 or −1.23
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Using the quadratic formula, we have
\(x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^{2} - 4ac}}{2a}\)
From the equation \(3x^{2} - 4x - 5 = 0\), a = 3, b = -4 and c = -5.
\(\therefore x = \frac{-(-4) \pm \sqrt{(-4)^{2} - 4(3)(-5)}}{2(3)}\)
= \(\frac{4 \pm \sqrt{16 + 60}}{6}\)
= \(\frac{4 \pm \sqrt{76}}{6}\)
= \(\frac{4 \pm 8.72}{6}\)
= \(\frac{4 + 8.72}{6} \text{ or } \frac{4 - 8.72}{6}\)
= \(\frac{12.72}{6} \text{ or } \frac{-4.72}{6}\)
\(x = \text{2.12 or -0.79}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40630)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
The first and last term of a linear sequence (AP) are 6 and 10 respectively. If the sum of the sequence is 40. Find the number of terms
A
nth = 3
B
nth = 4
C
nth = 5
D
nth = 6
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
nth term of a linear sequence (AP) = a+(n − 1)d
first term = 6, last term = 10 sum − 40
i.e. a = 6, l = 10, S = 40
\(S_n\)= n/2(2a + (n − 1)d or Sn = \div2 (a + l)
\(S_n\) = n/2(a + l)
40 = n/2(6 + 10)
40 = 8n
8n = 40
8n = 40
n = 40/8
= 5
The number of terms = 5
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40633)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
Find the equation of a line which is form origin and passes through the point (−3, −4)
A
y = \( \frac{3x}{4} \)
B
y = \( \frac{4x}{3} \)
C
y = \( \frac{2x}{3} \)
D
y = \( \frac{x}{2} \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
The slope of the line from (0, 0) passing through (-3, -4) = \(\frac{-4 - 0}{-3 - 0}\)
= \(\frac{4}{3}\)
Equation of a line is given as \(y = mx + b\), where m = slope and b = intercept.
To get the value of b, we use a point on the line, say (0, 0).
\(y = \frac{4}{3} x + b\)
\(0 = \frac{4}{3}(0) + b\)
\(b = 0\)
The equation of the line is \(y = \frac{4}{3} x\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40636)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Make x the subject of the equation
s = 2 + \(\frac{t}{5} \)(x + ⅗y)
A
x = 5[(s − 2) ÷ t] - 3/5y
B
x = 25[(s − 2) ÷ t] − 3ty
C
x = [1 ÷ (s − 2)3ty]
D
x = [5(s − 2) 2 ÷ 3ty] × t
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40645)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
Determine the third term of a geometrical progression whose first and second term are 2 and 54 respectively
A
1458
B
1485
C
1345
D
1258
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
1st G.P. = a =2
2nd G.P. = ar\(^{2 −1}\) = 54
2(r) = 54
r = 54/2 = 27
r = 27
3rd term = ar\(^2\) = (2) (27)\(^2\)
2 \times 27 \times 27
= 1458
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40730)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
Calculate the value of x and y if (27x ÷ 81x+2y = 9 ,x + 4y = 0
A
x = 1, y = 1/2
B
x = 2, y = – 1/2
C
x − 0, y = 1
D
x = 2, y = –1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(27^x ÷ 81^{(x + 2y)} = 9 \\
(27)x = 9 × 81^{(x+2y)} \\
(3^3 )^x =32 \times 3^{4(x + 2y)} \\
=3^{(2 + 4x + 8y)}\\
3^{3x} = 3^{ (2 + 4x + 8y)}\\
3x = 2 + 4x + 8y\\
3x − 4x − 8y = 2 … … … (1)\\
x + 4y = 0 … … … (2)\\
− 4y = 2\\
y = (− 2) ÷ 4 = − ½\\
y = − ½\\ \)
Substitute the value of y into equation (2)
i.e x + 4y = 0
x + 4( − 1/2) = 0
x − 2 = 0
x = 2
∴ x = 2,y = − ½)
Method II
\( 27^x ÷ 31^{(x + 2y) }= 9\\
3^{3x} × 3^{( − 4x − 8y)} = 32\\
3^{(3x − 8y)} = 32\\
− x − 8y=2 ……… (1)\\
x + 4y = 0 ……… (2)\\
− 4 = 2\\
y= 2/4 = ½\\
y = ½ \)
Substitute the value of y into equation 2
x + 4y=0
x + 4 (− 1) ÷ 2) = 0
x − 2 = 0
x = 2
x = 2, y = ½
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41290)
Mathematics
UTME / JAMB 2015
Algebra
Solution
Solve the equation
\( 5^{(x − 2)} = (1 ÷ 125)^{(x +3)}\)
A
3/2
B
− 7/4
C
4/7
D
7/4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\( 5^{(x − 2)} = (125^{−1} )^{(x + 3)}\\
5^{(x − 2)} = (5− 3)^{x + 3}\\
5^{(x − 2)} = 5^{− 3x − 9}\\
x + 3x = − 9 + 2\\
4x = − 7\\
x = \frac{−7}{4} \)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41294)
Mathematics
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Algebra
Solution
Find the 7th term of the sequence: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26,...
A
37
B
48
C
50
D
63
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
GIVEN: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26,.
The numbers are increasing by odd value.
1st term = 2
2nd term = 5
3rd term = 10
4th term = 17
5th term = 26
6th term = 37
7th term = 50
Always add 2 to the difference between the two preceding numbers and add this to the later number to get the next term.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45699)